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There’s A $100,000 1977 MV Agusta 850SS For Sale On eBay

Ben Branch June 8, 2020
MV Agusta 850SS 13
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles

  The MV Agusta 850SS represents a high point of Italian multi-cylinder road bikes, it was released in 1977 and today it’s one of the most desirable road-going MV Agustas of all time. After…

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The Heimplanet Cave Dome Tent – A Lightweight Tent Ideal For Road Trips

Ben Branch June 8, 2020
Heimplanet Cave Dome Tent Main
  • Camping
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  The Heimplanet Cave Dome Tent is a 2-3 person geodesic dome tent that is both highly resilient and lightweight, at just 4.8 kilograms. Rather than using more traditional tent poles which can be…

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Documentary: The Defender – The Story Of Canada’s Only Fighter Aircraft Builder, Bob Diemert

Ben Branch June 7, 2020
The Defender Bob Diemert Icon
  • Engineering
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  It’s difficult to describe this film as it’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen before, but I will say if you only watch one documentary this year I strongly suggest you make it this…

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For Sale: A Rare 1967 Maserati Mexico 4.2 Litre V8 Engine – $3,499 USD

Ben Branch June 6, 2020
Maserati 4.2 Litre V8 Mexico Engine
  • Classic Cars
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  This is an original 1967 Maserati Mexico 4.2 litre V8 Tipo 107 engine, it was one of two engine options offered with the Maserati Mexico – a luxury grand tourer first offered for…

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A Brief History of the Amphicar – President Lyndon Johnson’s Favorite Car

Jon Branch June 5, 2020
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Above Image: President Lyndon Johnson taking guests on a tour of the lake. The Amphicar – President Lyndon Johnson’s Favourite Car The Amphicar was American President Lyndon Johnson’s favorite car. It was the car…

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The Wilesco Mighty Atom – A Fully Functioning Steam Traction Engine

Ben Branch June 5, 2020
Wilesco Mighty Atom
  • Engineering
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The Wilesco Mighty Atom is a fully functioning steam engine powered by the heat from small (4 gram) esbit fuel tablets that are placed under the boiler and ignited. Once the temperature reaches the…

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The Lamborghini Urraco P250 S – Ferruccio Lamborghini’s Answer To The Ferrari Dino

Ben Branch June 4, 2020
Lamborghini Urraco
  • Cars
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  • Italian

  The Lamborghini Urraco P250 S was a direct answer to the Ferrari Dino, and a shot across the bow of other European sports cars of the era like the Maserati Merak and the…

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Tiger Snake Australian Whiskey – An Award-Winning Sour Mash From The Land Down Under

Ben Branch June 4, 2020
Tiger Snake Australian Whiskey
  • Australian
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  Tiger Snake Australian Whiskey is one of the newer creations from legendary Australian distiller Cameron Syme, the man behind the multi-award winning Great Southern Distilling Co. who create the famous Limeburners single malt…

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The Honda N600 – Japan’s Answer To The Mini

Ben Branch June 3, 2020
Honda N600
  • Cars
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  • Japanese

  The Honda N600 was first released in the late 1960s as a Japanese answer to the famous British Mini, the Mini would prove to be hugely popular in Japan and it made a…

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An R/C 1:4 Scale Piper J-3 Cub With A 7.5 Foot Wingspan

Ben Branch June 3, 2020
Remote Control 1-4 Scale Piper J-3 Cub
  • Gadgets
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  • Planes

  This R/C 1:4 scale Piper J-3 Cub has a huge 90.5 inch wingspan (that’s 7.5 feet) a realistic cockpit, instrument panel, pilot figure, operational cockpit side doors, functional flaps, and it costs $299.99…

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1 Of 4 Ever Made: A 1970 Dodge Hemi Coronet R/T – A Rare 425 HP American Muscle Car

Ben Branch June 2, 2020
Dodge Hemi Coronet RT Hemi 426 Headlights
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

  For the 1970 model year just four examples of the Dodge Hemi Coronet R/T hardtop with the 4-speed manual transmission would be built, and the car you see here is the first one…

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The Harmonica Used By Bob Dylan – The Hohner Marine Band – $64 USD

Ben Branch June 2, 2020
Hohner Marine Band Harmonica
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The Hohner Marine Band harmonica is one of the best loved harmonicas ever made, it’s been in production since 1896 and it’s been used by legends like Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, Little Walter,…

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